Madam Lancaster hadn’t seen Elder Mr. Weber in years, and she was taken aback by how much older and frailer he looked—he seemed even older than her.

With a soft sigh, she turned to Ivy and Ethan. “You two stay here and look around. I’m going to have a word with him.”

Ethan nodded in acknowledgment.

As Madam Lancaster walked away with Elder Mr. Weber following closely behind, Ethan was about to suggest leaving when he noticed Ivy still ...